The name of the legendary Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren car consists of the names of two companies: the German Mercedes Benz and the English McLaren Automotive, as well as the abbreviation SLR, meaning something like "sports-light-racing." Such easy-racing cars accelerate to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds using a 626 hp engine that allows you to ride such a car at a speed of 334 km / h. Mercedes McLaren SLR cars are the fastest cars in the world with an automatic transmission. In the carbon body of such a machine, only the engine frame and suspension elements are made of aluminum, not counting the interior decorations. But the story of this ultra-modern car began a long time ago.
In the early 50s, which divided the last century in half, Mercedes Benz was heavily and gradually recovering from the blows it suffered during the war. Despite the difficulties of restoring production, already in 1954, the Mercedes Benz team competed in the Formula 1 World Racing Championship and won. 1955 began no less successfully for the Mercedes Benz team, but in June there was the largest accident in the history of motorsport, during which the driver and 83 spectators died.
In the same year, Mercedes Benz left motorsport and appeared there only in 1993, having begun supplying engines for other teams. In 1995, Mercedes Benz joined forces with the British team McLaren, cooperation with which did not lead to the championship, but three titles in the pilot classification and one in the design were won. Thus, the term McLaren was added to the Mercedes SLR car brand, and the production of Mercedes SLR McLaren supercars began in 2003, which lasted until 2009. These cars were based on the 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SLR, which brought the Mercedes Benz team victory in those legendary years.
The body layout of the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren is a classic front-engine with an extended hood. This allows you to evenly distribute the engine weight between the wheel support points and obtain optimal speed stability and controllability.
The body of the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren supercar with a shortened rear part and a cockpit against the background of an elongated hood convincingly proves that true functionality is the basis of beauty and attractiveness. Trim Mercedes-McLaren - a healthy combination of opposites: minimalism sports cars and luxury executive limousines. Interior materials combine carbon, aluminum and special leathers.
Suspension Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren built on the principles of racing cars using double transverse rods. The rear suspension changes the angle of the camber during sharp turns, while maintaining the stability of the car and reliable grip. The reaction speed of the suspension is facilitated by the most lightweight carbon-aluminum body and suspension parts made of forged aluminum. The long wheelbase, low center of gravity, location and suspension stabilizer control technology allow this supercar to be stable and manageable at maximum speeds.
The Mercedes-McLaren brake system uses brake cylinder pressure up to 160 bar. With the help of carbon fiber reinforced and specially cooled brake discs, the vehicle is braked with a power of 2,000 hp. Helps to slow down the retractable aerodynamic spoiler on the rear luggage compartment lid. 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels have a system for automatically supporting tire pressure.
In total, less than two thousand such cars were produced, and even a cursory glance at such a car hardly leaves anyone indifferent to those who saw the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren “alive”.